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Topic Review (Newest First)

12-27-2012 02:46 PM

karce87

4 bags is enough ( I have 2 55s)

12-27-2012 12:58 PM

HybridHerp

My 75, I used 6.
I had originally had like, 5, but my problem was that the substrate got thinner in spots that were always being messed with, and plants were coming up to easily. I found it much easier when I added more substrate to the tank, and my plants now more or less stay in a singular place.

12-27-2012 06:44 AM

Andrew H

I'm using four in stations 55 gal tank

12-23-2012 04:20 PM

Zefrik

I used 4 bags in my 40 breeder and it was enough. Since a 55 gallon tank has a smaller area I would guess 4 would be perfect.

12-23-2012 02:19 PM

JoeGREEEN

TPT substrate calculator

This forum site has a great calculator & you can choose ecocomplete & other substrate types for the depth and surface area you need.